American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 3 , Pages 383-389.e2 , March 2010

Wavefront Analysis, Contrast Sensitivity, and Depth of Focus After Cataract Surgery With Aspherical Intraocular Lens Implantation

  • Marcony R. Santhiago

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Marcony R. de Santhiago, Teodoro Sampaio St, 498, apart 35, Pinheiros, 05406-000, São Paulo–SP, Brazil
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  • Marcelo V. Netto

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • ,
  • Jackson Barreto Jr.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • ,
  • Beatriz A.F. Gomes

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ,
  • Adriana Mukai

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • ,
  • Ana Paula Calil Guermandi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • ,
  • Newton Kara-Junior

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

,Accepted 25 September 2009.

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PII: S0002-9394(09)00732-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.09.019

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 3 , Pages 383-389.e2 , March 2010

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